They turn back the clock to 1980 and showcase the daily grind of life around the city as well as highlighting the stories making the news headlines during the 12 months. City centre landmarks and shops are featured as well as memories from the suburbs with Meanwood, Oakwood, Armley and Halton among those in focus. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Chapeltown
Angry pickets demonstrating against a new 'sex shop' in December 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city c entre
British Rail's 'Mr Information' retired after a career helping thousands of lost and weary passengers at Leeds City Station. John Coates was information supervisor and station guide as part of 42 years service on the railways. | YPN Photo: YPN
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The crowds at Leeds Gala. Share your memories of 1980 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN